MALTA0220 Accession Number: MALTA0220

Description

Leading Aircraftman Neville Morris of Cessnock, NSW, a maintenance crew member with 78 Fighter Wing RAAF, poses inside the engine of a Meteor jet fighter aircraft at the Wing's Malta base. The Wing was stationed on the island for garrison duty.

Details

Accession Number
MALTA0220
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Film original negative 3x4" safety base
Date Made
August 1952-June 1953
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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